Written By: Faith Jemosop Bitcoin mining is increasingly becoming a key driver of Kenya’s ambitious green energy agenda, helping to monetize surplus renewable electricity, attract international investment, and expand access to clean power across the country. Kenya already generates over 80% of its electricity from renewable sources such as geothermal, solar, wind, and hydropower, ranking…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Nigeria is set to open $800 million worth of lithium processing factories this year, thanks to Chinese funding and the implications could be massive. This development signals a new chapter in the nation’s quest for economic diversification, industrial growth, and participation in the global green energy revolution. But what does it…
Written by: Faith Jemosop Nuclear energy it’s back in the headlines. Not because of disasters or meltdowns. But because of potential. Because the world is looking for clean, reliable, and scalable energy sources. And nuclear is ticking all the boxes. South Africa is taking note. Tonight, we decode a quiet revolution brewing in Pretoria. South…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Ethiopia has recently signed a series of minerals and energy agreements totaling $1.7 billion, primarily with Chinese firms, marking a significant step in its economic development strategy. Strategic Partnerships with Chinese Firms The majority of these deals involve Chinese companies, highlighting China’s growing role in Ethiopia’s infrastructure and energy sectors. These…
Written By: Faith Jemosop The country wants clean power but punishes the parts that build it, tariffs could crush solar manufacturing. The country has pledged a “just energy transition.” It has signed global commitments. It has received billions in climate finance from international donors. It talks about climate change, sustainability, and clean power. But here’s…
Written By :Faith Jemosop Zambia has made a bold move. The Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, is inviting a UK-based company, Echo Eight Investments to deliver 5 gigawatts of clean energy. The goal? End loadshedding and achieve energy independence by December 2025. The proposal is as ambitious as it is urgent. And it could redefine…
By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience Successive government agencies and their partners in Ghana have long strived to promote clean cooking, aiming to eliminate the detrimental use of…
Solar power is rapidly transforming the landscape of rural Kenya, bringing clean, reliable energy to communities previously living in darkness. This surge in solar adoption is driven by a combination of factors, including decreasing technology costs, increasing awareness of renewable energy benefits, and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of off-grid regions. The Rise…
Nigeria has made a big move towards clean energy by signing a €7.6 billion deal with China to develop green hydrogen. This agreement, involving Nigeria’s government, APPL Hydrogen Limited (AHL), and China’s LONGi Green Energy, is one of Africa’s biggest hydrogen investments. The project will be based in the Liberty Free Trade Zone in Akwa…
The Africa Energy Bank (AEB), a financial institution dedicated to supporting Africa’s energy sector, is to begin operations in the first quarter of 2025. With its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, the AEB represents a collaborative effort between Afreximbank and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), signaling a strong commitment to African-led energy financing. Nigerian Minister…